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Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

Talkin Buds

The Talkin' Buds Leafs show, two brothers Talkin' all things Toronto Maple Leafs! We analyze the team on weekly basis sharing our opinions on all the recent news and events. Our goal is to provide casual and entertaining hockey talk! New episodes every week during the Leafs season. Follow us on instagram @talkinbudsleafs Hosted by Rob Furnish and Ryan Furnish

361 - Toronto Maple Leafs: Moving On From Marner. NHL Free Agency and What’s Next.
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  • 361 - Toronto Maple Leafs: Moving On From Marner. NHL Free Agency and What’s Next.

    The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner have officially split. With Marner signing an 8-year deal and immediately getting shipped to the Vegas Golden Knights for Nicholas Roy, the Marner era ends with a bang. We break down the trade and why the Leafs finally pulled the trigger. Then we dig into all the Leafs’ weekend moves and the big NHL free agent signings, including the Panthers locking up Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad.

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rcKDWQoVQmA

    (0:00) – Kicking Things Off
    (2:45) – Marner Traded to Vegas
    (8:36) – Nicolas Roy Arrives + What’s Next for the Leafs
    (19:17) – Brad Marchand Re-Signs in Florida
    (22:55) – Breaking Down NHL Free Agency
    (27:37) – Could Nazem Kadri Return to Toronto?

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    Wed, 2 Jul 2025 - 32min
  • 360 - Toronto Maple Leafs Lock Up Knies for 6 Years, All Eyes Now on Brad Marchand

    Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is on a roll. First, he locked up John Tavares on a team-friendly extension. Now, Matthew Knies has signed a six-year deal worth $7.75 million AAV. We break down the contract and why Knies is a critical piece of the Leafs’ future. Plus, we dig into the wild Mitch Marner–Vegas Golden Knights tampering rumors and the reports that Toronto plans to aggressively pursue Brad Marchand when free agency opens on Tuesday.

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/o7L-tG5yKok

    (0:00) - Brad Treliving is cooking
    (03:40) - 6 more years of Matty Knies
    (08:35) - Kyle Dubas is no longer draft players for this organization
    (12:24) - Mitch Marner will sign with the Vegas Golden Knights
    (14:25) - Leafs have Brad Marchand in their sights

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    Mon, 30 Jun 2025 - 24min
  • 359 - Toronto Maple Leafs Lock Up Tavares on Team-Friendly Extension

    The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up a tidy piece of business Friday, signing John Tavares to a four-year extension at a $4.38M AAV. We break down how the Leafs finally won a negotiation and give Tavares credit for ending the trend of star players squeezing every last dollar. Plus, we dive into upcoming changes to the NHL/NHLPA CBA and preview the NHL Draft.

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wJuKzfQvvVw

    (0:00) - Treliving wins the Tavares negotiation
    (06:30) - Tavares Shows Loyalty with Hometown Discount
    (16:10) - What’s Coming in the New NHL/NHLPA CBA
    (19:00) - Leafs Face a Unique Draft Weekend

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    Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - 24min
  • 358 - Toronto Maple Leafs MUST Stand Firm on John Tavares Contract

    The Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares remain far apart in ongoing contract talks. In this episode, we go all-in on the Tavares contract situation—why it’s critical for Brad Treliving and Leafs management to hold the line and avoid overpaying. We also explore why Leafs Nation needs to brace for the reality that changing this team’s DNA could take longer—and be more difficult—than many are willing to admit.

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/n8d3JLbkeug

    (0:00) – Intro
    (1:00) – Why Are So Many Fans Okay with Overpaying Tavares?
    (13:20) – The Matthews Window
    (18:44) – Should the Leafs Use Brandon Carlo as a Trade Chip?

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    Tue, 24 Jun 2025 - 21min
  • 357 - Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Starts Now — Tavares & Knies Contracts Front and Centre

    The Toronto Maple Leafs offseason has officially begun. We kick things off by breaking down the Florida Panthers’ second straight Stanley Cup win and where this current team ranks among the greatest of all time. We then dive into the impending Mitch Marner departure — how did things get so sour between him and the fanbase? Finally, we react to reports that John Tavares' next contract could be north of $5 million... and why that would be a massive mistake for Brad Treliving and Leafs management.

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/fLaYc8yvekk

    (0:00) – Panthers Annihilate Oilers to Win Back-to-Back Cups
    (5:05) – Does This Change How We See the Leafs?
    (6:55) – Mitch Marner’s Impending Exit
    (18:55) – Tavares’ Next Contract: $5M+ Mistake in the Making?

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    Wed, 18 Jun 2025 - 29min
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